Technical Program Manager

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$110,500 - $152,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end execution of semiconductor equipment development programs through the complete Product Development Process (PDP) lifecycle. The role is based in Bangalore, India, and is responsible for delivering program scope, schedule, cost, quality, performance, and customer commitments from concept and feasibility through verification, manufacturing readiness, and product release. The Technical Program Manager plans and governs programs, coordinates cross-functional engineering and business stakeholders, monitors execution against key metrics, and addresses risks, issues, and dependencies. The role also facilitates program and design reviews, communicates status to leadership, supports continuous improvement of project management practices, and contributes to strategic product development initiatives. The position offers the opportunity to work on semiconductor equipment development programs with global impact, collaborate with engineering and technology teams, and pursue career growth in program leadership, product development, and strategic business initiatives. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation is available to eligible candidates. The listed salary range is $110,500 to $152,000; compensation may also include bonus and stock awards, as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Proven experience managing complex product development programs in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, electronics, manufacturing, or related high-technology industries.
Strong understanding of New Product Development (NPD) and Product Development Process (PDP) methodologies.
Experience in project planning, scheduling, resource management, budgeting, risk management, and cross-functional program execution.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent planning systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and executive presentation skills.
Conceptual and practical expertise in the role's discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
Knowledge of best practices and how the role's area integrates with others, and awareness of competitors and market differentiators.
Ability to act as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and potentially lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Ability to solve complex problems, exercise judgment using multiple sources of information, and explain difficult or sensitive information while building consensus.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PgMP, Agile, or related project management certifications.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program execution for semiconductor equipment development programs, delivering scope, schedule, cost, quality, performance, and customer commitments across the PDP lifecycle.
Lead program planning, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, integrated master schedules, resource planning, budget management, risk assessment, and execution governance.
Drive completion of PDP phase objectives, gate deliverables, milestone reviews, and release requirements from concept and feasibility through verification, manufacturing readiness, and product release.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, tracking mechanisms, and execution frameworks.
Coordinate engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business stakeholders to achieve project objectives on time and within budget.
Monitor program performance against schedule, cost, scope, quality, and technical milestones, and provide status updates to leadership.
Identify program risks, issues, and dependencies; lead mitigation planning and drive timely resolution of obstacles.
Facilitate program reviews, governance meetings, design reviews, and executive communications to align stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement by maintaining project management processes, metrics, and best practices.
Collaborate with engineering teams and support execution of strategic product development initiatives.